EDM Operator

Pursuit Aerospace; Hapton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pursuit Aerospace in Burnley, Lancashire, UK, is seeking an EDM Operator to manufacture aerospace components using EDM machinery in line with approved data cards.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmers to meet daily targets, maintain accurate documentation, and ensure safety and quality standards are upheld. This full‑time, on‑site role offers a team environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating EDM machinery to manufacture aerospace components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience working with CNC-based equipment is desirable.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate EDM machines to manufacture aerospace components per data card instructions.
• Work with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmers to meet daily production targets.
• Maintain documentation including production and quality logs.
• Assist in tooling development and process improvements as needed.

Skills

EDM machinery experience

CNC programming knowledge

Engineering drawings interpretation

Teamwork and communication

Quality control mindset

Tools

EDM equipment

Job description

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EDM Operator

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About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

Role Profile

This role will use Numeric Controlled Electro Discharge Machines to manufacture aerospace components following approved data card instruction.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site
• Perform EDM operations using a variety of different machines - including wiring, sinking and deep hole drilling.
• Working in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineers and CNC programmer, operate the EDM to meet the daily production targets.
• Provide methods and technical support to other members of the team wherever necessary.
• Assist with the development of tooling solutions as necessary.
• Ensure that full documentation is kept up to date detailing the EDM path, featuring and tooling information.
• Maintain safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
• Document actions by completing production and quality logs.
• Contribute new ideas and positive support to the current processes to improve productivity.
• Assist in solving manufacturing and quality issues utilising root cause and analysis tools

Person Specification:

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment and on own
• Excellent knowledge of engineering drawings and interpretation
• Previous experience of manufacturing within EDM equipment and controls would be ideal
• Previous experience of working with CNC based machine equipment is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organisation